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| − | A '''falsehood''' is a statement which is not true, but is false. Falsehoods differ from [[lie]]s in that there is no presupposition of the intent to [[deceit|deceive]]. Those who promote a falsehood as truth sincerely believe it to be true, but they are in [[error]]. See [[Specious reasoning]]. | + | A '''falsehood''' is a statement which is not true, but is false. Falsehoods differ from [[lie]]s in that there is no presupposition of the intent to [[deceit|deceive]]. Those who promote a falsehood as truth sincerely believe it to be true, but they are in [[error]]. <br>See [[Specious reasoning]]. |
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Revision as of 11:15, May 31, 2019
A falsehood is a statement which is not true, but is false. Falsehoods differ from lies in that there is no presupposition of the intent to deceive. Those who promote a falsehood as truth sincerely believe it to be true, but they are in error.
See Specious reasoning.